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Google Drive and Google Workspace
The Board uses Google Drive and its work products. New members will be supported as they familia...
Basecamp
The Board uses Basecamp Project Management software as its primary communication tool. . When yo...
Appendix A: Glossary of Terms
Abstention - voluntarily refraining from voting on a motion, often due to conflict of interest ...
Misconduct
We believe it is important to speak openly about misconduct. Board members should review the misc...
Legal Responsibilities
The Church has an attorney who can be engaged, through the Board President and Senior Minister, t...
Fiduciary Responsibilities
The Board delegates financial management to the Senior Minister in Board Policy 2.4 Care for Mate...
Senior Minister Salary Review
The Board is responsible for an annual review of the Senior Minister’s salary. In September, th...
By-Laws Review and Revision Procedure
The Board will review the By-laws at a minimum of once per year Any revisions to the By-laws are ...
Policy Review and Revision Procedure
The Board will review all Board Policies at a minimum of once per year. Revision to a current pol...
Board and Committee Evaluation
Annually the Board reviews its effectiveness and compliance with Board policies as Board Self-Mon...
Senior Minister Evaluation
Every third year, the Board collaborates with the Senior Minister to create an ad hoc committee o...
Board and Senior Minister Partnership Evaluation
The Board asks itself and the Senior Minister how well they are working together. This discussion...
Ministry Evaluation
The Board has an evaluation conversation with the Senior Minister on how well the church is colle...
With the Congregation
Board members are expected to be a regular presence on Sundays and at church gatherings, and to m...
With the Senior Minister
As an ex-officio member of the Board, the Senior Minister attends all board meetings and retreats...
Within the Board
Between meetings, Board business is conducted primarily on Basecamp through Messages (that go to...
Town Halls
Occur throughout the year - typically 2-3 per year Led by Ministers and staff Board membe...
Congregational Meetings
The By-laws require at least one annual congregational meeting. The current practice is to hold t...
Annual Board Retreat
The Board year kicks off with a summer retreat. The retreat is typically 1½ days and is planned ...
Year-end Review
At the end of the Board year, typically at the June official meeting, the Board reviews monitorin...